Virtual Concerts in the Courtyard
August 7, 2020
This year, the Boston Public Library’s annual Concerts in the Courtyard series is still on, streaming live! Enjoy the best music from anywhere now through the end of August.
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Thank you for supporting Books for Boston
August 6, 2020
Thank you to the individuals and organizations that supported Books for Boston, a campaign that purchased and safely delivered more than 6,000 books to 28 non-profits serving individuals impacted by COVID-19.
Decoding a turning point in American history
June 29, 2020
The BPL’s Anti-Slavery Collection—one of the largest and most important repositories of abolitionist material in the United States—contains approximately 40,000 pieces of correspondence, broadsides, newspapers, pamphlets, books, and memorabilia from the 1830s through the 1870s.
Cooking up opportunity
June 26, 2020
The physical health and well-being of Boston’s residents is crucial to the vibrancy and advancement of our community.
Inspiring the next generation of civic leaders
June 22, 2020
In partnership with Boston Latin Academy and Generation Citizen, the BPL and WGBH hosted a group of eighth-graders who participated in a first-of-its-kind program focused on promoting media literacy.
A thousand ways to grow
June 19, 2020
You Can Read 1K B4 Pre-K is a revolutionary program of the Boston Public Library with the goal of enabling every young child in Boston to read 1,000 books before the start of kindergarten.
Bringing a world-class collection to life
May 22, 2020
The BPL’s Rare Books and Manuscript department is home to more than 250,000 books. A major renovation is underway, supported in part by the BPLF.
Teaching kindness and compassion
April 30, 2020
Wee The People is a series of arts-based events for children that explore social justice and the power of protest.
Virtual Concerts in the Courtyard
August 7, 2020
This year, the Boston Public Library’s annual Concerts in the Courtyard series is still on, streaming live! Enjoy the best music from anywhere now through the end of August.
Thank you for supporting Books for Boston
August 6, 2020
Thank you to the individuals and organizations that supported Books for Boston, a campaign that purchased and safely delivered more than 6,000 books to 28 non-profits serving individuals impacted by COVID-19.
Decoding a turning point in American history
June 29, 2020
The BPL’s Anti-Slavery Collection—one of the largest and most important repositories of abolitionist material in the United States—contains approximately 40,000 pieces of correspondence, broadsides, newspapers, pamphlets, books, and memorabilia from the 1830s through the 1870s.
Cooking up opportunity
June 26, 2020
The physical health and well-being of Boston’s residents is crucial to the vibrancy and advancement of our community.
Inspiring the next generation of civic leaders
June 22, 2020
In partnership with Boston Latin Academy and Generation Citizen, the BPL and WGBH hosted a group of eighth-graders who participated in a first-of-its-kind program focused on promoting media literacy.
A thousand ways to grow
June 19, 2020
You Can Read 1K B4 Pre-K is a revolutionary program of the Boston Public Library with the goal of enabling every young child in Boston to read 1,000 books before the start of kindergarten.
Bringing a world-class collection to life
May 22, 2020
The BPL’s Rare Books and Manuscript department is home to more than 250,000 books. A major renovation is underway, supported in part by the BPLF.
Teaching kindness and compassion
April 30, 2020
Wee The People is a series of arts-based events for children that explore social justice and the power of protest.
